×

We use cookies to help make LingQ better. By visiting the site, you agree to our cookie policy.

One Story a Day for Beginners, Book 10 · October · Story 11… – Text to read

One Story a Day for Beginners, Book 10 · October · Story 11 — Orange Fish

Beginner 1 English lesson to practice reading

Start learning this lesson now

Story 11. Orange Fish

Melissa bought a fish.

You're my favorite orange fish, she said.

He is a goldfish, said his brother Jimmy.

But look, he's orange colored, not gold, she said.

That doesn't matter, said Jimmy.

A long time ago, silver carp turned yellowish orange.

And people called them goldfish.

Well, he is an orange fish to me, said Melissa.

Ben is my orange fish.

Learn languages from TV shows, movies, news, articles and more! Try LingQ for FREE